Nutrisystem diabetic or regular program??

BigFurryGirl · 10-26-2009, 11:48 PM

Hi all,

I am on the verge of trying Nutrisystem and am wondering if I would benefit more from the women's Type 2 Diabetes plan instead of the regular womens plan since I am supposedly insulin resistant.

Has anyone tried the diabetic plan? Does anyone know if there is even really a difference because after reading their site over and over I still have no clue! lol

Thanks!

LoriJane · 10-27-2009, 03:35 AM

I hope someone posts an answer because I was wondering that too. It seems to me that the plans have the same food but maybe I'm wrong. It also says that it's low GI, but it sure is a LOT of carbs. They may be technically "low GI" I suppose but are you supposed to eat that much cereal/desserts/pasta on low GI? It seems like that is what everything is. But since people seem to have good results with it, it must be helpful that the portions are small and lower calories overall. I guess that would work no matter what. I'm so tempted to try it, I keep getting to the buy button and changing my mind. lol I just need something like that because I don't like preparing meals. I would rather just have it there conveniently like that. It would be so great! I may go with the Diabetic version anyway. I am still undecided!

BigFurryGirl · 10-27-2009, 08:48 AM

I was on another site where people were discussing their results with nutrisystem and they all seemed pretty pleased. There were only 2 people there who had tried the diabetic program- one had just started that day and the other had been on it for 2 weeks and complaining he'd only lost 8lbs! I wish I could lose 8lbs in 2 weeks!! LOL

There are a few menu choices on the womens plan that are not included in the diabetes plan so I do see some difference between the two. I am ordering as soon as they open (food ships faster if ordered on the phone). Will keep everyone posted. Wish me luck!

oh - if anyone is going on it as well then PLEASE get in touch with me! It would be nice to have a nutrisystem buddy

SunsetMuse · 10-27-2009, 12:28 PM

I've done some research and if you go through the meal plans you'll notice on the regular plan there are a lot that are suitable for diabetics, so no there are not too many differences in the two plans. However, if you are diabetic I would suggest probably sticking to the diabetic choices.

Just because the food has a lot of carbs it doesn't mean it can't be low GI. It depends on the type of carb and how the body processes it. I am assuming that most of their carbs are whole grains and are digested slowly which leads to a lesser spike in ones blood sugar.

I have not been on this plan but have heard great things. I personally am a picky eater and feel there are not enough choices for the price.

Good luck to everyone and if you think it will work for you, go for it!

SweetCyster · 10-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Good morning!

I started Nutrisystem about 5 weeks ago. I chose the diabetic plan because I figured that I would take all the help I could get with controlling my blood sugar and insulin resistance. BigFurryGirl is right - there are some menu choices that are not available on the diabetic plan - it seems as if those are the meals that are highest in carbs and/or lower in protein.

In the 5 weeks I've been on plan, I have lost 13 pounds after being stuck in the 220's for over a year. I've only just recently added in exercise, but I can already fit into smaller clothes! You can expect reasonably high loss in your first couple weeks, then slows down to average of 1-2 pounds per week.

Just to make sure that you're aware (because some people who order are surprised to find out), the bulk of your food will come from fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. You can make it really simple, frozen steam in bag vegetables, bagged salads, and whole fruit; or you can make it more complex, sauteeing various fresh veggie mixtures, roasting, baking... you get the idea. For example: on the diabetic plan, I am supposed to eat 6 times a day. Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack/Dessert. My dinner last night was a salad with 2 tablespoons of fat free dressing, 1 cup sauteed zucchini/mushrooms/onions/garlic/sun-dried tomatoes/Mrs. Dash, 6 spears of roasted asparagus, and my Nutrisystem entree of Rotini and Meatballs. You'll also need to make sure you're drinking at least 64 oz. of water a day.

If you do sign up for NS, or if you're on the fence and trying to decide, I really recommend checking out the discussion boards there. There are a lot of people who have been really successful with the plan that hang around and help out those of us who need it. There's also a LOT of great ideas for doctoring up the food, different fruits/veggies you can try, and even lots of recipes that you can make using the NS food.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me! I'm no veteran, but I've gotten into a groove and feel comfortable with it now.

LoriJane · 10-27-2009, 01:57 PM

Wow, thanks that was very helpful. That sounds like a lot of food you can eat! That is amazing. I am okay with cooking some vegetables and making a salad to go with my meals. But trying to cook healthy and making sure that I keep those groceries in the house has been the most challenging part of losing weight for me. I seriously can't stand going to the grocery store. But if I just go in for produce I'm good. Plus buying all that chicken and salmon and the things I have been getting has been very expensive so I figured I may as well just get the NS and it would all work out the same. I think I'm going to get it too but I have to wait till payday.

BigFurrygirl YAY good luck!!

Grape*Antler · 11-02-2009, 01:06 PM

I just signed up for the regular program. I guess I will start next week after the food gets here.
I lost some weight doing the GI diet, but with the fertility meds, its creeping back on and not budging. I thought I would try something new.

DaisyJ · 11-02-2009, 03:06 PM

I am doing the regular, but tried to choose mostly items approved for diabetics. I started a week ago, but I have been sick all week so I only lost 1 lb without exercising or eating perfectly. In the past, almost 4 years ago, I used Nutrisystem for only 3 weeks and lost 10 pounds so I know that it works if you stick with it. Best of luck!